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At this conference, panelists will discuss vital information about how tomeasure high blood pressure, reduce the risk for stroke and make heart-healthychanges by monitoring salt intake and cutting back on smoking and excessivedrinking. In addition, conference attendees will be led in a "calm thenerves" exercise and will have the opportunity to participate in health-related screenings.
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The American Heart Association reports that African Americans are atgreater risk for heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases thanCaucasians. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease in black females is 44.7percent and the rate of high blood pressure for black females, age 20 andolder, is 45.4 percent. Fewer than half of African-American women (41%)consider themselves well informed about cardiovascular disease.
The Health Ministry Program for Women targets minority and underservedwomen of all ages and aims to equip them with the education, tools, andresources to keep themselves healthy through all stages of life.When: Saturday, September 29, 2007 Community Health Conference: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Health Screenings and Education: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: The Baptist Worship Center 4790 James Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137 Who: The following individuals will participate in the program: -- Maria Pajil Battle, Senior VP of Public Affairs and Marketing, Keystone Mercy Health Plan -- Rev. Dr. Millicent Hunter, Pastor, The Baptist Worship Center -- Dr. Rahman Faz, Medical Director, Keystone Mercy Health Plan -- Maureen McGlaughlin, RN, Nazareth Hospital, Mercy Health Systems -- Robin D'Ambrosi, Stroke Coordinator, Nazareth Hospital, Mercy Health Systems Contact: Melinda Wagner, 215.937.8598 media.millennium3management.com Rick Buck, 215.863.5102 Natalie Dean, 215.922.7184 [email protected]
SOURCE Keystone Mercy Health Plan
